L.M. Montgomery Reading Order
13 series Β· 61 books
L.M. Montgomery was a prolific Canadian author whose literary contributions spanned over a century, from 1908 to 2020. Renowned for her heartfelt storytelling, she crafted beloved works in the coming-of-age genre, most notably the iconic "Anne of Green Gables." With 61 books across 13 series, including the "Chronicles of Avonlea" and "Emily" collections, Montgomery's influence remains significant in classic literature.
All Aboard Reading Series
Complete4 books (1995β2001)
Start with In a Dark, Dark House(By: Jennifer Dussling), the first of 4 books in the All Aboard Reading series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a Dark, Dark House(By: Jennifer Dussling) 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Bunny Slipper Mystery(By: Jennifer Dussling) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables(With: Lydia Halverson,Jennifer Dussling) 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Snail City(By: Jane O'Connor) 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Anne Shirley Series
Complete9 books (1908β2008)
Start with Anne of Green Gables, the first of 9 books in the Anne Shirley series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anne of Green Gables 1908Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Anne of Avonlea 1909Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Anne of the Island 1915Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Anne's House of Dreams 1917Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Rainbow Valley 1919Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Rilla of Ingleside 1921Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows 1936Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Anne of Ingleside 1939Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Before Green Gables(By: Budge Wilson) 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2015β2020)
Start with The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Favorite Love Stories 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Classic Cat Stories 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Chronicles of Avonlea Series
Complete2 books (1912β1920)
Start with Chronicles of Avonlea and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chronicles of Avonlea 1912Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Further Chronicles of Avonlea 1920Buy πΊπΈ |
Collections Series
Complete13 books (1916β2009)
Start with The Watchman, and Other Poems, the first of 13 books in the Collections series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Watchman, and Other Poems 1916Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Road to Yesterday 1974Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Doctor's Sweetheart and Other Stories 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Poetry of Lucy Maud Montgomery 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Akin to Anne: Tales of Other Orphans 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Along the Shore 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Among the Shadows: Tales from the Darker Side 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | After Many Days 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Against the Odds: Tales of Achievement 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | At the Altar: Matrimonial Tales 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Across the Miles: Tales of Correspondence 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Blythes Are Quoted 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Emily Series
Complete3 books (1923β1927)
Start with Emily of New Moon and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emily of New Moon 1923Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Emily Climbs 1925Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Emily's Quest 1927Buy πΊπΈ |
King Family Series
Complete2 books (1911β1913)
Start with The Story Girl and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Story Girl 1911Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Golden Road 1913Buy πΊπΈ |
L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals Series
Complete7 books (2012β2019)
Start with The PEI Years, 1889-1900, the first of 7 books in the L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The PEI Years, 1889-1900 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The PEI Years, 1901-1911 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Ontario Years, 1911-1917 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Ontario Years, 1918-1921 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Ontario Years, 1922-1925 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Ontario Years, 1926-1929 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Ontario Years, 1930-1933 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1917β2019)
Start with The Alpine Path: The Story of My Career, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Alpine Path: The Story of My Career 1917Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Green Gables Letters 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Four From Lucy 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Imagining Anne: L.M. Montgomery's Island Scrapbooks(With: Elizabeth Rollins Epperly,Adrienne Clarkson) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Poetry Series
Complete1 book (2005β2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Way to Slumbertown 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Selected Journals Of L.M. Montgomery Series
Complete5 books (1986β1988)
Start with The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 1, the first of 5 books in the Selected Journals Of L.M. Montgomery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 1 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 2 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 3 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 4 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 5 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
Silver Bush Series
Complete2 books (1933β1935)
Start with Pat of Silver Bush and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pat of Silver Bush 1933Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mistress Pat 1935Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1910β1937)
Start with Kilmeny of the Orchard, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kilmeny of the Orchard 1910Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Magic for Marigold 1925Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Blue Castle 1926Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | A Tangled Web 1931Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Jane of Lantern Hill 1937Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has L.M. Montgomery written?
- L.M. Montgomery has written 61 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1908 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each L.M. Montgomery series?
- Here are the first books in L.M. Montgomery's series: All Aboard Reading: In a Dark, Dark House(By: Jennifer Dussling); Anne Shirley: Anne of Green Gables; Anthologies: The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories; Chronicles of Avonlea: Chronicles of Avonlea; Collections: The Watchman, and Other Poems.
- What order should I read L.M. Montgomery's books?
- We recommend reading L.M. Montgomery's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are L.M. Montgomery's series complete?
- L.M. Montgomery has 13 completed series.

